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We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of Blackstone’s Magistrates' Court Handbook 2024, co-authored by our very own Caroline Liggins (Caroline Liggins), Partner and Head of the Youth Team, and Bartholomew Dalton of Hickman & Rose. Thank you to all our guests who joined us for the

Our Partner Caroline Liggins (Caroline Liggins) and Trainee Solicitor Eliza Bell examine the reintroduction of increased #sentencing powers for #Magistrates by Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood and its implications for the #justice system. They discuss potential strategies to decrease

📢NEW! Bookings now open for NAYJ Tweets #youthjustice seminar in Manchester on 28 November 2024, fab line up and will be great to catch up with colleagues Book your tix here 👇 ticketsource.co.uk/natonal-associ…

My firm have along with 120 others signed this open letter to Shabana Mahmood MP pointing out that whilst we may have expressed an interest in the new crime contracts we are reluctant to commit to the next stage without some meaningful investment in access to justice .

Wonderful evening, supporting this fantastic lady becoming CHAIR of the LCCSA. We are here to support you Casey Lee Jenkins & Katie McFadden from all HJA Criminal Litigation. You’ve got this 🥂

The UK is the only country in Western Europe to sentence children to life. The number of “child lifers” has increased, as have their minimum terms. This article with @smhulley explores the data & recent changes in law & policy that recognise the distinct needs of this cohort

Huge congratulations to our Senior Associate Casey Jenkins (@Caseyleej), the newly appointed President of the @LCCSA! Casey represents the interests of London’s criminal solicitors with energy and dedication. Being recognised as the Leader of the criminal solicitor profession in

PREVENT Watch UK The City Law School UCL The Traveller Movement Harrow Law Centre Agnes Agyepong Global Black Maternal Health GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates Simpson Millar Raheel Mohammed Maslaha Shabna Begum Runnymede Trust Dr LauraJanes Youth Justice Legal Centre Kate Aubrey-Johnson Drive Forward T2A Alliance Barrow Cadbury Trust 🧡 Dr Jo Easton Unlock Just for Kids Law Caroline Liggins (Caroline Liggins) of Hodge Jones & Allen discusses the importance of proof in ensuring the trial process meets a child's needs. She also highlighted how long criminal trials unfairly affect children, often stretching until they turn 18, taking their childhood away.

PREVENT Watch UK The City Law School UCL The Traveller Movement Harrow Law Centre Agnes Agyepong Global Black Maternal Health GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates Simpson Millar Raheel Mohammed Maslaha Shabna Begum Runnymede Trust Dr LauraJanes Youth Justice Legal Centre Kate Aubrey-Johnson Drive Forward T2A Alliance Barrow Cadbury Trust 🧡 Dr Jo Easton Unlock Just for Kids Law Caroline Liggins Hodge Jones & Allen Our Joanne Cecil KC (Joanne Cecil) stressed how youth courts struggle with serious cases & how crown courts often treat children like 'mini adults.' She called for mandatory psychological assessments & trial adaptations, like getting them out of the dock, to reduce intimidation.

PREVENT Watch UK The City Law School UCL The Traveller Movement Harrow Law Centre Agnes Agyepong Global Black Maternal Health GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates Simpson Millar Raheel Mohammed Maslaha Shabna Begum Runnymede Trust Dr LauraJanes Youth Justice Legal Centre Kate Aubrey-Johnson Drive Forward T2A Alliance Barrow Cadbury Trust 🧡 Dr Jo Easton Unlock Just for Kids Law Caroline Liggins Hodge Jones & Allen Joanne Cecil Our Stella Harris: Turning eighteen doesn’t mean full maturity or losing protections. Children, especially Black children, are often misjudged as 'mini adults' and face systemic biases in custody & sentencing - "We’ve got to do better, and we’ve got to say it." #ChildrensRights

Nothing highlights the absurdity of some protest-related prosecutions better than the case of Paul Raithby. Partner and Head of our Crime team, Raj Chada, says this case underscores the growing authoritarian response to peaceful #protests. During an #ExtinctionRebellion protest

DAY 7 and we have TWO prizes to be won today! A ticket to the Black Tie event of the year - the WICL Dinner - and a copy of "Magistrates' Court Handbook 2024", co-authored by one of our amzing vice chairs, Caroline Liggins. Comment your name by 6pm to be in with a chance to win!

Today marks a crucial moment in the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, as closing statements begin. We represent 17 Core Participants in this Inquiry, which has examined the failings that led to the prosecution and conviction of hundreds of innocent postmasters (including our

Victoria Thomas Bowen secured a suspended sentence for leaving Nigel Farage feeling “humiliated” after throwing milkshake over him. Partner, Caroline Liggins defending Thomas Bowen is “relieved the court has taken a sensible approach in dealing with this young woman”

Senior Associate Francesca Cociani joined Petrie Hosken on Talk to discuss how years of underfunding have impacted #UKCourts. Highlighting that #jurytrials are a longstanding cornerstone of the British justice system, the risks associated with side-lining them in favour of

When you spend your New Year’s Day in the police station…and you receive a little message like this, it makes the job worth while. HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL 🥂 Our job is so important, WE need to keep up the fight! #Criminal #Defence

This week’s #FeedbackFriday is for Caroline Liggins, Partner in our Criminal Defence Team and Head of the Youth Team. Seen as a leader in her field, Caroline has spoken on knife crime in the House of Commons, sits on committees with the Ministry of Justice and can often be found

Partner, Caroline Liggins headed to #Parliament for the launch of a powerful new report by the Michael Sieff Foundation. “Justice for Children with #SEND and Neurodivergence” delivers practical recommendations to ensure a more inclusive and just system for vulnerable children.

The life of a legal aid lawyer is never easy😫This week, with the LAA data breach 🤦‍♀️ has been tougher than most (and it's still only Wednesday...). What better time then to recognise the extraordinary resilience of those on the legal aid frontline....🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️💪 #LALY25

Writing for LegalAction magazine , I talk about how the toxic mix of race , immigration and criminal justice system is back….. lag.org.uk/article/216906…